PIB Summaries 09 August 2023
CONTENTS Strategic Petroleum Reserve Context Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas provided valuable insights into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Programme during a written reply in the Lok Sabha. Relevance: GS-III: Industry and Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) Purpose and Importance: Key Points: Benefits of SPRs: India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) Infrastructure […]
Static Quiz 09 August 2023 (Polity)
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES JULY 2023 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS July 2023 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from […]
National Handloom Day 2023
Context: The Prime Minister has paid a tribute to India’s rich cultural diversity and all those working to celebrate India’s artistic traditions on the occasion of National Handloom Day. Relevance: GS-I Art and Culture Introduction National Handloom Day
Discovery of LK-99: Implications and Significance
Context: A group of South Korean scientists have recently claimed the discovery of a material they named LK-99. According to their reports, LK-99 is a superconductor at room temperature and pressure. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Discovery of LK-99: Implications and Significance Exploration of Apatite Materials: Creation of LK-99: Evidence […]
Exploring the Himalayan Vulture
Context: Recently, the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati has achieved a groundbreaking feat by successfully breeding the elusive Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) in captivity for the first time in India. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: Exploring the Himalayan Vulture Conservation Status: Impressive Characteristics: Habitat and Range: Ecosystem Role: Captive Breeding […]
About The Chandrayaan-3
Context: Chandrayaan-3, India’s ambitious lunar mission, has achieved a significant milestone by entering lunar orbit twenty-three days after its departure from Earth. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: How Space Missions Work? Rocket and Spacecraft Components: Powered Flight and Launch: Chandrayaan Missions: Chandrayaan-1: Chandrayaan-2: Chandrayaan-3 Mission Objectives: Payloads and Scientific Objectives: […]
Charge Sheet in the Criminal Justice System
Context: Rajasthan DGP recently ordered the preparation of a charge sheet against the accused in the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Charge Sheet in the Criminal Justice System Definition and Origin: Comprehensive Documentation: Key Information Included: Precursor to Prosecution: Time Constraint for Submission: […]
Incident Response System
Context: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently said several states and Union territories (UTs) are yet to implement the Incident Response System (IRS). Relevance: GS III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Incident Response System (IRS) Components and Functions: Responsible Officer (RO): Incident Commander (IC): Incident Response Teams (IRTs): Early Warning Activation: Hierarchy and […]
Rahul Gandhi’s MP Status Restored
Context: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, whose conviction in a defamation case over remarks on the Modi surname was stayed by the Supreme Court, returned to the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has notified the restoration of Rahul’s membership. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Legal Provisions for Disqualification of MPs/MLAs: […]